There is nothing in this contention.

The plan of campaign was that the Fort William expedition and they were to meet at some point on the banks of Red River, before they took further action.

Showing how well both parties had timed their movements, at this very moment those coming from the East under Trader Alexander McLeod, had reached a small tributary of Red River some forty miles from Fort Douglas.

That they at present wished to avoid Fort Douglas is certainly true.

Governor Semple and his garrison were on the look-out, and the alarm being given, the party from the Fort sallied forth.